Twelfth Night

Twelfth Night is one of William Shakespeare’s most celebrated comedies, filled with mistaken identities, disguise, romance and witty wordplay. After a shipwreck, Viola disguises herself as a young man named Cesario and enters the service of Duke Orsino, who loves Olivia. Olivia, however, falls for Cesario, while Viola secretly loves Orsino, creating a tangled triangle of affection. Shakespeare mixes romantic confusion with comic characters, practical jokes and reflections on identity and desire. This Penguin edition presents the play for readers of classic drama, Shakespearean comedy and English literature.